MLAW LA City Equity Index
DRAFT
Analysis by Catalyst California
23 April, 2024
Overview
Index Results
Equity Index
Domain-Level Indices
Safe Environments
Safe Environments: LA City residents will experience safety from pollution, traffic injuries, and harmful policing.
This domain score includes the following indicators:
- Race Composite Score (Black, Latine, AIAN, NHPI, Asian)
- Particulate Matter 2.5
- Proximity to Hazardous Waste Facilities
- Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities and Injuries
- Arrests
- Hospitalizations for Gun Injuries
Economy and Opportunity
Economy and Opportunity: LA City residents will have the opportunity to equitably engage in the economy.
This domain score includes the following indicators:
- Race Composite Score (Black, Latine, AIAN, NHPI, Asian)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Enrollment
- Rent Burden
- Evictions
- Per Capita Income
Democracy and Power
Democracy and Power: LA City residents will have the opportunity to equitably participate and influence democracy.
This domain score includes the following indicators:
- Race Composite Score (Black, Latine, AIAN, NHPI, Asian)
- Limited English Speaking Households
- Voter Turnout for the 2022 General Election
Longevity and Vitality
Longevity and Vitality: LA City residents will live with with freedom from disease and illness, and have the ability to access resources that increase community wellness.
This domain score includes the following indicators:
- Race Composite Score (Black, Latine, AIAN, NHPI, Asian)
- Diabetes Hospitalizations
- Impervious Land Cover
- Health and Mental Health Care Services Access
- Grocery Store Access
Indicator Maps
Domain 1: Safe Environments
LA City residents will experience safety from pollution, traffic injuries, and harmful policing.
Maps
PM 2.5
Proximity to Hazardous Waste Facilities
Pedestrian/Bicyclist Fatalities and Injuries
Arrests
Gun Injuries
Correlations
Domain 2: Economy and Opportunity
LA City residents will have the opportunity to equitably engage in the economy.
Maps
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Enrollment
Rent Burden
Evictions
Per Capita Income
Correlations
Domain 3: Democracy and Power
LA City residents will have the opportunity to equitably participate and influence democracy.
Maps
Limited English Speaking Households
Voter Turnout
Correlations
Domain 4: Longevity and Vitality
LA City residents will live with with freedom from disease and illness, and have the ability to access resources that increase community wellness.
Maps
Diabetes Hospitalizations
Impervious Land Cover
Health/Mental Health Care Services
Grocery Store Access
Correlations
